With Michigan Tech and Grand Valley State both boasting 11-1 GLIAC records entering Thursday’s contest in Allendale, most figured that the game would go down to the wire. Few, however, would have expected the double overtime thriller that ended in a hard-fought 75-71 Husky victory.

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With an 0-3 record, the Huskies football season is not turning out how many fans expected. That does not mean all is for naught. “You learn a lot about the character and resolve of your football team during these times,” said Head Coach Tom Kearly. “We certainly have to improve as a football team, and we need to fix a few things…We realize that it’s about working hard each and every day. We can only focus on the game in front of us.”
There is plenty to focus on given that Michigan Tech’s next opponent is Grand Valley State, the No. 1 team in the country, and a team that beat Michigan Tech 52-6 last year. To make matters worse, the Huskies will be without their starting quarterback Steve Short and running back Phil Milbrath, who have accounted for 923 of the team’s 1,133 total offensive yards. The team is unable to release specifics, but Kearly said, “Both are significant injuries. We will have to adjust our depth chart.” Short’s injury is to his left knee and Milbrath’s to his right ankle.
Short said, “I’m just taking it day by day with the trainers, rehabbing to get out on the field.” Milbrath said, “I just have an ankle injury. It is getting better every day. I thought that it was just a rolled ankle, so I figured I could just get it taped up and ready to go.” That is clearly not the case, as both players could miss significant playing time. Stay tuned to the Lode for continuing coverage.
Brent Heim will start under center for the Huskies. He was 7 for 13 with 107 yards and a touchdown against Northern Michigan after taking over for the injured Short. Kearly said, “Heim is good on his feet and is a good passer. He’s practiced well. The big thing with him is repetitions – he doesn’t have a lot of game experience.” Grand Valley and their overall team speed, which Kearly speaks highly of, will certainly give Heim a challenge. According to Kearly, the team will be fine at tailback, with Marvin Atkins and Akeem Cason providing solid depth.
Three-year starting quarterback Brad Iciek leads Grand Valley State’s high-powered offense, which has tallied 29.5 points per game.
“Our goals are to just bounce back and make the rest of the season perfect. If things went our way, it is possible [to make the playoffs],” said Milbrath. “Beating the No. 1 team would be a huge step. It would give us the confidence that we need.”
Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. at Sherman Field. It will be the first-ever night game for the Huskies at Michigan Tech. Check out www.mtulode.com for a live blog of the game, and for a game recap shortly following the conclusion of the game.

The Tech men’s basketball team lost on the road Saturday, Feb. 14 to Grand Valley State University 59-69. The loss broke the three game winning streak the team was on and put them at fourth place in the GLIAC behind Ferris, Grand Valley State and Lake Superior State. The Huskies seemed to struggle offensively, with GVSU shooting 52 percent from the field and Tech only shooting 40 percent. Mike Hojnacki had a breakout game, leading the team with 19 points. Fedrick Bowe was the only other player who managed to score in the double digits with 12 points in the loss.

It’s back on the road for the Michigan Tech men’s basketball team this week. Tech travels downstate on Thursday Feb.12 to take on the Ferris State Bulldogs and on Saturday, Feb. 14 to play the Grand Valley State Lakers. After picking up two big wins on the road last week, Tech will be looking to do the same against the two teams ahead of them in the North Division GLIAC rankings.

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In front of a crowd of 1011 Thursday at the SDC gymnasium, the #10 ranked Michigan Tech women’s basketball team defeated the previously #20 ranked, 15-2 Grand Valley Lakers. Not having lost a game since Dec. 1 to Ferris State University, the Lakers gave the Huskies a run for the number one GLIAC ranking and attempted to break the Huskies’ undefeated GLIAC record. Michigan Tech came out strong early but faltered a little bit as the first half closed. With a score of 33-31 going into the halftime, the packed gym had reason to be on edge.

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With the breaking of the school record in games won since the start of the season and an undefeated 12-0 GLIAC record, the Michigan Tech women’s basketball team could find their success harder and harder to protect. The opponents that Michigan Tech has yet to face, namely Grand Valley State University, will be sure to give their all this week. If the Lakers were to be successful, they would share the No. 1 ranking in the GLIAC with the Huskies. GVSU and Ferris State University are the only two teams in the GLIAC that the No. 10 nationally ranked Michigan Tech team has not yet faced.

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The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team went 1-1 on the road this past week in GLIAC competition. The team first took on the Hillsdale Chargers and continued their winning streak with a victory on the road, 69-61. Fredrick Bowe had an outstanding offensive effort with a career high of 27 points thanks to a 13-14 free throw count. “Freddy had his most productive night as a Husky against Hillsdale… just had a great game,” says Head Coach Kevin Luke on Bowe’s performance.

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Named an Honorable Mention for All-American Honors and a first team selection for the All-Region team, senior volleyball player Jen Jung has earned impressive accolades that are consistent with the hard work that she has spent as a Husky on the volleyball court. As a freshman, Jung was already breaking blocking records. Her picture has been a constant on athletics publications and the volleyball yearbook. In her four years at Michigan Tech, the middle hitter has amassed a school and career record 569 blocks, not to mention impressive numbers in other areas of play. The All-American Honorable Mention came as a ripple effect from the high numbers Jung posted.

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After a tough Tuesday night loss to Northern Michigan University, the Michigan Tech women’s volleyball team was on the road looking for a few wins this weekend. While the women took hosting Grand Valley State University to five games, they fell in the closer, 15-9. However, Saturday brought revenge for Michigan Tech and handed head coach Krista Mikesch her first win over Ferris State University in the nine seasons that she has been with the Huskies. Again, the match included five games, but Michigan Tech came out on top 15-10 in the final.

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It was a mediocre weekend at best for the Michigan Tech volleyball team. A loss to Northern Michigan marked two matches lost to the Wildcats this year. The Huskies defeated Urbana but did not play to their strengths or potential.

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